Jon M. Chu Directing Justin Bieber's New 3D Feature Film

Not totally a surprise and quite frankly a good selection for the upcoming 3D feature film for Justin Bieber. STEP UP 3D's director Jon M. Chu has been selected to direct the much talked about Bieber biopic (however short it is) about how he has arrived at the place he is in today.

Bieber's August 31 concert in NYC will be shot in 3D for inclusion in the movie which will also include behind the scenes footage (which I am assuming was shot in 2D and will need to be converted). Knowing Chu however, he will want to shoot as much as possible in native 3D.



I have seen STEP UP 3D and it certainly shows you that it was shot in native 3D - there are no layering effects and Chu used backgrounds and the environment very effectively in some shots to bring out the beauty of 3D. Sure, parts were a bit cheesy as I am sure the Bieber movie will be but overall the 3D was nicely done.

I am feeling a bit better now about the whole project. Chu can bring the right combination to light for a successful film. I will try to keep an open mind for it. I will try very HARD.

Watch: Final STEP UP 3D Trailer Online!

The new and final STEP UP 3D trailer is out and it packs a lot more wallop than the previous. Timing in at 3 minutes, you get more of a picture of the big dance contest that they are prepping for as well as the romance developing between the two leads.

We also get a first look at a couple of twins who look like they provide some comedic relief to the film. Looks passable too.

With STEP UP 3D set to spin into theaters tomorrow, this trailer takes it up a notch.

Keep in mind that this movie was entirely shot in native 3D. They were careful to include that nugget of info in the trailer too.



Storyline:
A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke (Malambri) and Natalie (Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

I will be checking this out ASAP. I am very curious about how this thing looks and delivers. My dancing days are pretty much over I would say, but I might learn a thing or two... Nah!

Do You Think You Can STEP UP 3D? Trailer Is Online!

Jim here. The trailer for STEP Up 3D is out on the Interwebs now and just as I was expecting, the dance moves are ridiculous. As in awesome. Makes me think that not one of these dancers could string together an entire scene in one take - it would take far too much energy and be fraught with errors. The magic of Hollywood editing!

Who cares? I don't! Looks like solid entertainment, except for maybe the 'romantic' scenes which look a little, shall we say, hokey.

STEP UP 3D is due in theaters August 6, 2010.

Check out the dance scene near the end with the neon clothes - looks like embedded marketing by Disney for TRON: LEGACY! LOL. But hey, that's impossible. Wait. Disney is distributing this thing... :-)

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STEP UP 3D's New Poster From Disney

Jim here. Just a quick update with the new poster for Disney's STEP UP 3D directed by Jon M. Chu.

I have to say I haven't seen the first two and the only reason I am seeing this third iteration is to see how 3D is treated in this genre. Who knows? I may really like it. Or not.

STEP UP 3D has an August 6 dance card with 3D screens nationwide.

Let's face it though - there is a mass following this franchise and this one should top them all, box office wise.

Jon M. Chu Needs YOU: Call For 1000 Extras For STEP UP 3-D

Jim here. Live in New York City? Like behind the scenes dancing action? Then email su3worldjam@gmail.com right away for your chance at getting to be one of 1000 audience members for the big dance fight finale of STEP UP 3-D this week.

First come, first served. Must be over 18. You will get more details if you get a reply from the production. Here is Chu personally asking for the extras:






These kids can DANCE. Damn. It'll be great to see them do their thing in 3D!

Quick Post: STEP UP 3-D Shooting In Lower East Side Right Now

Jim here. For all you interested in the production progress of Disney's STEP UP 3-D, they are going to be shooting all next week inside the vacant Essex Market Building D at the corner of Broome and Essex Streets in New York City. This according to the Bowery Boogie. Check out the site for more pics!

Further locations according to @Mishcam are "grand street tomorrow and next Wed and thurs. Btwn St marys at ridge and essex."

It is sad to think Michael Jackson was getting ready to be shot in 3D during his London concert gigs. There was no better entertainer.

New "Step Up 3D" Poster Revealed

Jim here. Comingsoon.net has scored a look at the first STEP UP 3D Poster - and proceeded to watermark it. So I chopped off the watermark as it is not my style and presented it here for you. If however, you want the full length of the sheet and don't mind their name plastered over it, check it out here.

Looks like the same formula if you ask me, but with the awesome addition of 3D. Of course you can see in the background that New York and Paris play some kind of role in the movie.

No date is set for the release of STEP UP 3D.

I have said it before, I am giving full kudos because it is taking a first shot at a new genre in 3D. I really do hope they pull this off and put on a stunning show!